Hello3D Metal-Like PLA Filament

Hello3D Metal-Like PLA Filament

Hello3D Metal-Like PLA filament is an easy-to-print specialty PLA designed to give your 3D prints a metallic-looking finish without the complexity of printing with true metal-filled materials. It offers the reliability and accessibility of standard PLA with a more premium, polished appearance that helps printed parts stand out.

This filament is a great choice for decorative prints, signs, display pieces, cosplay props, trophies, ornaments, figurines, models, gifts, and other projects where you want a metal-inspired look right off the printer. It’s ideal for makers who want the visual appeal of metallic finishes while still using a material that prints on most standard FDM/FFF 3D printers.

Made from virgin raw material, Hello3D Metal-Like PLA is formulated for smooth feeding, consistent extrusion, and dependable print quality. Hello3D filament is produced using 100% new raw material and is manufactured under ISO9001 quality standards. It is also RoHS compliant.

Key Features

• PLA-based filament with a metal-like appearance

• Easier to print than true metal-filled filaments

• Great for decorative, artistic, and display-quality prints

• Ideal for props, signs, trophies, ornaments, figurines, models, and gifts

• Smooth feeding and reliable extrusion

• Compatible with most standard FDM/FFF 3D printers

• Works with both Bowden and direct-drive extruders

• Made from virgin raw material

• RoHS compliant

• Produced using 100% new raw material

• Manufactured under ISO9001 quality standards

• 1.75mm filament diameter

Recommended Print Settings

• Extruder Temperature: 190–220°C

• Bed Temperature: 0–50°C

• Print Speed: 40–90mm/s

• Nozzle: 0.4mm standard

• Layer Height: 0.12–0.28mm depending on desired detail and finish

• Cooling: Part cooling fan recommended

Printing Tips

Hello3D Metal-Like PLA prints similarly to standard PLA, but slower outer-wall speeds can help improve surface quality and give the metallic-looking finish a smoother, more consistent appearance.

For best visual results, use a consistent layer height, tune flow carefully, and print visible walls a little slower than internal features. A clean build surface and properly calibrated first layer will help improve adhesion and overall print quality.

Store filament sealed and dry when not in use to maintain smooth feeding and consistent extrusion. Metal-like PLA is best suited for decorative and general-purpose prints rather than high-temperature or heavy-duty mechanical applications.